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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21

CHICAGO. Feb 21-R RotbscLild & Son
engaged IN the manufacture Of saloon
fixtures. who faile1 q month ago. havs
effected u compromise with their creditors or
the bass of ~ per cent AMI will speedily
resume business The liabilities of the frn
amounted 10 SlN0000, with nominal asset.
amounting to ) 100 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
A Big Failure in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE. Feb Elm the clerks office
of the superior court Saturday afternoon,
Phillips Bros & Co, wholesale dry goods
merchants doing business at 800 German
street. executed deed of trust for the benefit
of creditors tc William J. Dckey. The bond
filed by the assignee is $500, 600, indicating
assets Of $500, 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21

Crate and egg, $3.50; range No. 4 and
nut. s. to so per ton, screened and deliv-
cred, for best quality of anthracite coal
E, G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
Add.uonsl Bargains at Champions Closing
OuI Sale,

AUu4lon-A bdISdiHs az SfdMEton Closlng-
0ul Sale.
IS marbles for ! cent.
china marbles for l cent.
glass marbles for cent
a cabinet photo OF Gen. Grant for
cent.
A good checker board cents.
A good set of checkermen 9 cents.
A set Of dominoes 3cents.
A good pocket book dairy cents.
4 good 81 inch rubber comb cents.
A good rubber fine comb 8 cents.
A good tooth brush cents.
Bone sleeve buttons cents.
Bone collar buttons cents per dozen.
A box OF alphabet blocks cents.
A leather shawl strap 8 cents.
Jack in the box cents.
Autograph albums cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21

Mr.. Whittier's death is being fastened
By the insatiate horde of autograph iends
and ambitious poets who send their man
uscrip,s to be reviewed by the kind
hearted bard.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21

When will you cease your love for
me?' asks poetess. Well, We don't
know, dear, answers an exchange, but if
you want to experiment appear in a to-
boggan costume.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21

LONDON, Feb. 1.-Thirty- seven deaths
have thus far resulted from the explosion in
the Catch collery in the Rhoudda Valley on
FRIDAY. Several of those who were injured
are in a diving state
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21

LONDON. Feb 2l-A dispatch from st.
Petersburg states that in consequence of the
pope's excessive claims the Russian govern
ment has rejected his proposal for the estab-
l,shn,ent Of diplomatic relations with the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21

By Of its position Chicago
Joet
washington FAIRFIELD
Kansas City Missouri Leaynwh Ao N Kansas; Albert Lea
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
Coal, Potatoes, Etc.

For coal, leave ordsrs at Wheelaa Bros.
grocery, or at 1903 Second avenue. For
onions and potatoes. apply under May
Bros. old stand, Second avenue
JOIN WAREER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21

How far can you count, Johnny"
81. 2. 8, 4, 5, 6, Z, s. 0. 10-let me see"
Good! so far complete. Go on" Jack,
queen, king" Take your seat"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21

Harry S., son of MIR. and Mrs. Alex>
ander Medill, died at O'Clock this after
noon from inf animation of the bowels,
aged three months and ten days. The
funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon al
Q o'clock, from the family residence. iii
Fifth avenue
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE


rolling skill
SLEEPING CARS DINING
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
THE MARKETS!


Oats-30e
Hay-Timothy-sl0
Hsy-Wild-S6.00,
Rye--50c.
Corn old 49c; New ACC.
Potstoes-SaG40c.
Onions Soc.
Cosl-Soft f0c !: had IS. SO
Cord Wood-S4o0.
gtraw-HS o.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
Obituary.
BELL.

At The home of his father, in Daven>
port last week, occurred the death Of Dr.
c. II. Bell, well known to many in Rock
Island DR. Bell was the only Child Of
Mr.. C. Il. Bel. He was born July 4,
1866. He graduated from the public
schools OF Davenport and was graduate
of the medical department of the state
university at Iowa City. He was the
assistant at Mt Pleasant hospital for a
couple OF Years. lie spent one year of
his life 10 Belleview hospital of New
York city. In December, 1882. he was
joined in bonds of holy mstFimony 10
Miss Clara Zimmerman. Of Davenport.
One child, little daughter, blessed their
union. The little one was just three
years old Saturday Dr. Bell had been
practicing medicine at Blue Grass for
some time He came home week or
two ago very sick, but no one thought
that there was any particular danger, and
the dark angel made his call when no one
suspected his presence. The funeral was
held at Davenport this morning.
WALTON.
The body of Mrs. Mary WALTON. Of
Battle Creek, Iowa. arrived in the city
this morning, and was taken to the resi-
6ence Of Mrs. Raisch, her mother, al
South Rock Island, Deceased was twenty
FIVE years OF age, and leaves husband
and one child. She was 6 sister also te
W. G. Raisch of this city. The funera
viii be held az 3 D. N. tomorrow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
Trains Leave for Chicago.
CHICAGO. BURLINGTON & QUINCY.

Depot, Moline Avenue.
J.F. COOK, Agent, Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Stewart n Montgomery 4s0n second avenue.
NUNSMiTHS.
II
Wolf. Chas III seventeenth street.
NEWSPAPE
The Flock Island DAILY AR'Ius, Published eVerl
evening Sunday excepted in Argus block, %
post Fost7i1ce Best advertising medium in ttt
a!ty
TIE Rock Island WEEKLY AgIGS. publish 20
every FRIDAY fne Job department IN conaer
nor with tas ah5ShmonI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
THE FAMOUS ALBERT LEA ROUTE


fishing
respectful
desired informaton address,
r. r. CABLE, e. ST. JOHN, E. A. H0LBR00K,
Chicago 6al Tit Pass Ag chssgs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
UNHAPPY HOMES.

What holier than true marriage?
But there must be respect, virtue and
love. How impossible for happiness
where these do not exist, Alas, how many
homes are desolated by jealousy and dis
regard of the marriage tie. l plead for
purity of thought and act that JOY may
reign
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-21
PROFESSIONAL CARDS,
J. ii. BEARDsLEY
WILLIAM JACKSON

4. TTORHEY AT LAW-OaBoe with ]. T H
Il worthy. I1z5 second venue. sug-i K6u
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-07

Ex-Gov. J. Madison Wells, of Louisiana
Returning Board fame, is making things
rather uncomfortable for some of the ex-
carpet baggers in New Orleans. Wells is
about so years old, and from all accounts is
very poor. He wants money and he hopes
to get it out of Gen. Badger, the ex-Collec-
tor of the Port of New Orleans. If the story
Wells tells is true Kellogg, when Governor,
wanted him to resign from the returning
board. He seemed to be afraid that Wells
wouldn't assist in counting the State for
Hayes He had no occasion, however, to
distrust Wells, as that individual appears
to have given entire satisfaction to the con-
spirators.
When Wells refused to resign Kellogg
told him that he would make him tax col
ector of rich district of New Orleans.
Whether or not this was intended as a bride
Wells does not say, but it evidently made
him happy. The city tax collectorships
were very profitable offices in the days of
the carpet-baggers, because the collectors
bought tho States warrants with the States
money at less than half their face value, and
turned them, instead of cash, into the State
Treasury When the returning board had
completed its work Kellogg refused to give
Wells the promised Office. He had no fur
ther use for Wells, but he had for Gen.
Badger, and he gave the place TO the latter.
Wells made so much trouble, however, that
it was agreed, SO Wells says, that he and
Badger should divide what could be made
out of the Office. They signed written con-
tract to that effect, and it is on this contract
that Wells proposes to sue Badger.
However, Badger couldn't have made
much out of the Office because he had it
only a little while before the Democratic
Governor was recognized in louisiana and
all the Republicans went out of office in
short order
1t is to be hoped that Wells will bring a
suit against Badger as he threatens to do.
Some very interesting testimony would
doubtless be brought out. Wells will have
a chance to show his part in the
Hayes conspiracy, and also that
of Kellogg and other Republican
leaders He is in reve1geful mood, and
may be induced to make the whole truth
known. The truth to a large extent has
only been guessed at. Wells as a witness
might make revelations that would throw
considerable light on one of the most re
markable occurrence in the country's po-
litical history.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-07
JUMPED THE WRONG CLAIM.
How Brave Little Woman Defended
Her New Home.

A lively tale Of claim jumping comes to us,
says the Atwood Coli AdUocdte, from beyond
the Frenchman country, many miles southeast of
Sterling Six months ago Miss Minnie Palmer,
a bright young lady of % happy years,
from Manhattan, Kas., filed presumption claim
on 100 acres OF fine government land near the
Burlington and Missouri in the eastern part of
this State. The claimant erected comfortable
onestory frame house, dug well, had ten
acres fenced and three months ago went to Den
yer and took service in hotel to replenish her
depleted pocketbook and buy seed for
spring crops, etc. During her absence new
railroad was surveyed through the land and 1t
promised to become a valuable property
Last week Miss Minnie returned to her claim
to find the house occupied by big strapping
Nebraskan, who informed her that he had
homesteaded the land SIX weeks before and
dot by shinmnie he would dot land holt until
the goat offer his back cum!' Expostulation
and arguments were Of no avail and on the
pretense that she wished to get something out
Of her trunk gained admission TO the house,
hurrledly closing the door in the Teuton's face,
who was about to enter with bucket OF water
in his hand. How that Dutchman raved and
swore it would take profane history to relate,
The door was most too strong TO force, so the
window was next tried, raised, and the claim
jumper had one leg over the window-Sill when a
bullet from a little 32-calibre pillthrower enter
ed his left shoulder, and before he could turn
his head to expectorate another found lodge.
ment in his hip, and as he dropped to the ground
third parted his hair in the middle, making an
Insignificant scalp wound. The injured claim.
jumper begged the girl to mo more shoot, and
that he was ''gif up everything" if he was only
permitted to live
The heroic Miss Minnie dressed her fallen foes
wounds as best she could-none of which will
prove serious-and that evening the discom-
fitted enemy was removed to a friends house,
three miles away, where proper attention could
be given, and which he VOWS he will leave only
to go back to Germany. The unanimous senti-
ment of the community sustains the young lady
in her brave battle for her home and her rights
and no prosecution will follow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-07
sheriffs and Their Duties.

The Blackwood case, which threatens to
become a source of some little annoyance
to Georgia and South Carolina, has
been followed by another interstate case
which shows how necessary it is that sher-
ifs should post themselves with respect to
the laws which concern their duties.
One Chastain, wanted for murder COM
mitted in Thomas county, Ga, fled to South
Carolina. At Kingstree he was arrested and
lodged in Jail The Sheriff of Thomas coun-
ty, without the necessary requisition papers,
boldly invaded South Carolina and demand
ed of the authorities at Kingstree Chastain's
surrender He was informed that the sur
render would not be made, except by
order of the Governor based upon the
proper requisition of the Governor of Geor-
gia. Recovering from his surprise the
Sheriff telegraphed Governor Gordon for
the requisition, and obtained it. as already
told in our dispatches.
The Comptroller General sends out every
year instructions to the tax officers of the
State, clearly defining their duties The
plan has been found to prevent confusion
and has doubtless saved the State consider
that similar plan with reference to the
sheriffs would be advisable. 1t is well known
that vexatious complications are continually
occurring on account of the failure of
sheriffs to conform to the law in discharging
their duties. In one county, some time ago,
it required several days hard work upon the
part of Judge and Solicitor General to bring
order out of the confusion resulting from
the Sheriff's ignorance of what the law re-
quired of him.
1t is true that the sheriffs have the Code,
but it is an unwieldy volume, and, on this
account, it is not always carefully studied.
To meet the demands of the case. the At
torney General, or some other State officer,
| might be empowered to prepare an abstract
| Of the laws relating to the duties of sheriff
1t might then be printed in convenient form
| and copy sent to every sheriff in the
State. This done, South Carolina would
hardly be invaded again by a Georgia
| sheriff, and, in consequence another mis-
take like that at Kingstree would not be
| among the probabilities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-07
The Virginia d. Il Question

1t is not improbable that the settlement of
the debt question in Virginia will have an
important bearing upon the politics of that
State at the next election. Sir Edward
Thornton, who represents the British holders
of the bonds of the State, is at Richmond,
and, it is understood, is making a very
urgent appeal to the debt commission now
in session to comply with the demands of
his clients. The commission, it is under
stood, does not see how it can do that. The
taxes are already Cumbersome, and to in
crease them would be productive not only
of a great deal of bitter feeling, but might
strengthen the sentiment in favor of repu
diation.
1t is said that Sir Edward Thornton
thinks the appropriations for other things
than the debt are extravagant, and ought
to be greatly reduced. 1t is alleged that
among other things he has suggested that
the so, 900 appropriated annually Cor the
Confederate veterans in lieu of artificial
limbs for them, and the money spent upon
common schools is altogether too much for
those purposes. II is very natural that he
should think so, because he wants to get all
he can for thase in whose employ he is. 1t
is not probable, however, that the debt
commission viii dare to reduce the
amount set apart for Confederate veterans
or common schools. The members of the com
mission know very well that if they were to
do what Sir Edward Thornton wants them
to do they would lose whatever influence
they have in their State. The veterans and
tho institutions IF tho State ,n,,S+ ha ,ro
vided for first, and if there is anything left
the bondholders viii get it.
Virginia's debt has bothered her a great
many years, and doubtless will continue to
bother her. It seems almost impossible to
make satisfactory compromise. There
are doubtless some who favor reputation
but that sentiment will hardly become
strong unless men who are vastly different
from those who now control the State get
into power 1t is said that Malone and his
political lieutenants are watching the debt
commission with the hope of finding in its
proceedings material with which to make a
campaign for the control of the next Legis-
| lature. Malone. it is asserted, wants to get
back to the Senate, and is making his plans
now with the hope of accomplishing that
| object
The debt commission has remarkably
| difficult task TO perform. Threatened by
the bondholders on one side and the people
ON the other, it hardly knows what to do.
The chances are, however, that the bond
holders will have to wait long time for
| their money, and 20 accept much less than
they appear to be disposed to at present
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-07
PERSONAL.

| WHEN he learns that Schnaebeles is to have
q pension Editor Cutting will doubtless apply
| for one.
Mr.. PROCTOR, the astronomer, fears that the
letter ~ is in danger of disappearing from
American speech
SAMUEL j. TILDEN left considerable property
in England, and tax Of $4,000 is claimed by
the government before the will can be settled in
| its courts.
WORD comes of the death of Mr. Robert Cooks.
of London, the oldest music publisher in the
world. He entered the business on his own &C
count in 1923
PRoF OSCAR ABRAHAMsoHN, of the University
Of Pennsylvania win on June II sail for Europe
TO deliver a course of lectures on American
women at the University of Berlin
NINE PATTI is TO make another South Ameri-
can tour, beginning in April next She is 70 re-
ceive u 900 for each performance, and all eX-
penses of travel will be betrayed by the man
agement.
THE Society for the Extension of Roman
Script in Germany, has formally petitioned the
Kaiscrin TO use her influence In having that
script employed in all public prints issued by
her order. Her majesty personally uses the
Latin script, 10 the horror and indignation of
Prince Bismarck
SENATOR PAIMER's Washington house cost him
SIS, 900, and he says his servants have the best
rooms in II. Their rooms are on the fourth
story looking out on Mcpherson square The
elevator IL as commodious as that OF a good
sized hotel There are nine bathrooms in the
mansion.
SUSANNA MEDoRA SALrER is the striking name
of the new Mayor Of Arion, kas. She IL the
wife of n successful lawyer and the mother of
four lusty babes. Her father was the first
Mayor of the city and she succeeds him. All
this may be considered remarkable when IL il
known that Susanna Medura Is only q years of
age--sworn 20.
CANON WuDZRFoRcE, OF England, called on
the President last Monday He also met Mrs
Cleveland, and Is enthusiastic in his admiration
of that lady. He speaks of her as "a macnifl-
cent woman" "She was evidently intended by
nature to be the queen she has become. She
must be a great help to the President in the
discharge Of the heavy duties of his high office -
SENATOR LELAND STANFORD has presented TO
his brother, Josiah Stanford, the celebrated
Warm Springs ranch In Southern Alameda
county, Cal, on tho death of Josiah Stanford
the ranch is 20 20 10 his three children The
property is valued at $3.50, 900, and was once Que
OF the most noted health resorts in the State
or late II has not been opened to the public
Grapes and olives are the products of tho ranch.
IN the Journal Of NJ Thierry director Of the The
atre Francails during the siege which has lust
been published, 1t * related that after the down
fell oi the Empire aud during the subsequent
dlSoiganikhtion, the sons OF Victor Hugo said to
Nj, jules Simon that they did not understand
why the embarrassment of the glt alton should
be permitted to continue when Il might be ter.
minated so easily by making their father Die.
tator.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-07
mac west VIRGINIA senatorahin.

| The election of Judge Faulkner to the
United States Senate from West Virginia is
| probably the beginning of a very interesting
contest in the United States Senate. The
| Legislature of that State at its regular ses-
! sion last winter failed TO elect Senator
The balloting continued until the day of adj
! jourrment. The leading candidate was Mr..
! Camden, whose term in the Senate expired
on March last. There were twelve Demo
cratic members of the Legislature who re-
fused to vote for him on the alleged ground
that he was a representative Of monopolies
rather than of the people. On March 5-the
Legislature having adjourned Feb 25-the
Governor appointed Daniel B. Lucas Sena-
tor. Mr.. Lucas was the leader of the twelve
who opposed Mr.. Camden's reelection.
The Legislature having failed to pass the
necessary appropriation bills, mainly, it is
said, because Mr.. Camden's friends OBJ
structed legislation, the Governor called an
extra session on April 20. III his call he
distinctly specified the subjects for legisla-
tive action, and, according to the State
constitution, only those things mentioned in
the call can be acted upon at an extra ses-
sion.
The Governor was careful not to mention
that Senator was to be elected 1t is prob
able that be thought by emitting to men
ton it a Senator could not be elected until
the next regular session, and that his friend
Lucas would thus have two years in the
Senate Mr.. Camden, however, did not in
tend to be beaten that way. His friends
began agitating the Senatorial matter as
soon as the Legislature assembled, and they
reached the conclusion that if a Senator
were not elected at the extra session the
State would probably he deprived of the SER
vices Of Senator for the next two years.
They tried again to elect Mr.. Camden, but
when they found that the opposition TO him
was as strong as ever they changed their
votes to Judge c. j. Faulkner, and elected
him without trouble. Judge Faulkner is a
warm friend of Mr., Camden and the latter
doubtless feels that he has to a certain ex-
tent triumphed over his enemies.
The question which now presents itself is
this: Was Judge Faulkner's election legall
Mr. Lucas, the Governors appointee, saysno
He is a very able lawyer and has studied
the question thoroughly. He says that
when Congress meets he will claim a seat
in the Senate and present the Governors
certificate as evidence of his title to it. He
is prepared to show that the Legislature,
owing to the provision of the State consti-
tuition, to which attention has already been
called, could not lawfully elect Senator.
Doubtless there will be a contest between
Mr.. Lucas and Judge Faulkner, but as they
are both good Democrats it doesn't make
much difference to West Virginia or to the
| country which one is successful.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-07
Levi Rhoades' Tough Coat-tails.
From the Rockford (Iu.) Register

From the Rockford (IH.) Register.
Levi Rhoades came near losing his life re-
Gently, and he can thank his lucky stars that
his coat-toils were not made of corduroy or
riveted together at the seams with brass bind
ing. If the garment had been made of some
indeStructible, unbreakable material it is more
than likely that the big capitalist would have
been landed on the other shore. Mr. Rhoades
was down at the paper mills looking after affairs
and getting too near fast revolving shaft his
coat-tails caught around it and commenced
wrapping up, threatening to take in the whole
of the slack of the garment eventually, and
jerk the gentleman off his feet. In that event
his body would have been hurled round with
every revolution of the shaft and life would
have been beaten out of him. The minute he
found out what had occurred he grabbed post
near by and held on for dear life. 1t was clear
case of muscle against the texture of the coat
tails, with bodily injury in the balance. The
shaft revolved, the tension of the coat-tals in
creased, and the tug of war commenced At
last the garment was torn asunder, and if ever
music sweeter to Lewis ear than the sound
of the ripping of that coat he has no remem-
brance of the occasion.